What better way to celebrate your birthday then with the gift of YARN!

Here at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio * we love birthday’s as much as you do.

Come in the week of your birthday with ID showing your date of birth (don’t worry, we never look at the year) and get 20% off a single receipt purchase. It’s just our way of saying “Happy Birthday!”

*Good for in-Studio purchases only. Not valid on the web. Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons.  Cannot be applied to previous purchases.

Do you know someone who loves to take classes and loves a bargain?  Are you someone who loves to take classes and loves a bargain?

Introducing our new class gift certificates!  Buy them for yourself or for a friend.

Here’s how they work:

For $80 - You get a gift certificate that is good for any two workshops * (a value of up to $145).  You have a year from the date of purchase to take your classes.

For $200 – You get a gift certificate that is good for any FIVE workshops * (a value of up to $355).  You have a year from the date of purchase to take your classes.

Since our classes often fill up, as always, subject to availability.  Limit 3 gift certificates per customer per year.

* Not valid on Master Classes, Sweater School, or Project Knitting and Crochet

Share your skills with someone in need this year – Our Warm Up America window is here!

Join Lion Brand Yarn Studio* and the nationwide network of crocheters and knitters who are helping to Warm Up America!

From now through the end of November we will be collecting 7″ by 9″ afghan blocks.  The blocks will be on display in our window until the end of November.

Come by Sunday Dec. 12th from noon – 4:00 pm for a joining party to make the blocks into colorful patchwork afghans to be donated to people in need through shelters, hospitals and social service agencies.

All blocks must be dropped off in person to *:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York

We have collected 40 blocks already!  To read all about Warm Up America, find patterns & how to get your 20% off thank you coupon, click here.

As usual, the window is a visual feast with lots of fun details to watch out for.  Look carefully at Lady Liberty’s crown, can you tell what it’s made of? (hint: both knitting and crochet is represented) Her hair and the base of her crown is Lion Wool.

The base of her torch is crocheted from Lion Wool and the flames are crocheted from Vanna’s Glamour.

Even her sandals need a little yarny love!

America has never looked better then it does knit up as a giant afghan.  Come by to admire the different stitch patterns for each state . . .

Gives a whole new meaning to America the Beautiful!

*Please note, if you live outside the New York City area, and would like to contribute to Warm Up America, please see their website for instructions on shipping your block contributions directly to them.  If you would like to find a charity group in your area, please check our charity connection page on LionBrand.com.

Lily Chin- Designer Talk & Book Signing

Power Cables: The Ultimate Guide to Knitting Inventive Cables

Thursday Sept 16th at 6:00 pm (this is the THIRD Thursday of the month)

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Join the one of a kind Lily Chin for an evening of fun & fashion.  Lily will dazzle us with her gorgeous designs, amazing techniques and hilarious self!

Come check out Lily’s fabulous samples & pick up her new book Power Cables.

If you haven’t joined us before for a “Lily night”, she is really not to be missed!

RSVP e-mails received before Sept. 1st will NOT be accepted.

See you all there!

September’s  featured yarn is Hometown USA TM.

Made in the USA, Hometown USA comes in a wide range of 24 bright and primary colors, perfect for school and sports team colors. This easy-care yarn is machine washable and dryable, and works up quickly for fast knit and crochet projects.

Each month we feature a different yarn and we pair it with free crochet and knit patterns. You will receive 15% off that yarn all month!*

For the whole month of September receive 15% off of all Hometown USA. We are pleased to offer the following patterns (PLEASE NOTE: All patterns are on LionBrand.com; a free LionBrand.com account is necessary to view them online):

Knit:

• Circular Yoke Vest
• Colorful Beginner’s Hat
• Cabled Wrap And Hat

Crochet:

• Retro Swing
• Imogene Scarf
• Montmartre Hat and Scarf
• Flirty Ruffle Scarf

*Good for in-Studio purchases only. Not valid on the web. Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons.  Cannot be applied to previous purchases.

MEN’S NIGHT AT THE STUDIO
Sunday Sept 12th 5:00 – 7:00 pm

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

The second Sunday of each month belongs to the men! Join us for a relaxed evening of knitting & crocheting (sorry, no women allowed)

Again, to RSVP, please e-mail us with the information requested above.

See you all there!

Introducing the Featured LB Collection Project! *

Each month the Studio will feature a knit or crochet garment in our LB Collection. Buy all the yarn required to make that project and receive 10% off on that yarn.

Purchase everything required for the project and receive 15% off your supplies.

September’s Featured Project: Knit Fitted Pullover

Receive 10% off the yarn when you purchase:
• LB Collection Baby Alpaca – 6 balls (sm), 7 balls (med), 8 balls (Large, 1x), 9 balls (2x)

Receive 15% off all supplies to make the project when you purchase:
• LB Collection Baby Alpaca – 6 balls (sm), 7 balls (med), 8 balls (Large, 1x), 9 balls (2x)
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Circular needle size 6 (4.25 mm) 29 in. (73.5 cm) long

*Good for in-Studio purchases only. Not valid on the web. Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons.  Cannot be applied to previous purchases.

Welcome to our regular Lion Brand Yarn Studio blog feature “Look What I Made”, where customers of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, in New York City*, write about their projects. Have you taken a class at the Studio and then made a wonderful project? Do you have a Lion Brand Yarn project you want to share? Send us your stories & pictures to: lookwhatimade@lionbrandyarn.com

Please note, many of our customers create one of a kind works with no pattern. If a pattern is used, we will include that information.

*If you are not a Studio customer, but have a project you’d like to share, sent it into LionBrand.com customer gallery. Click here for the link.

BY PATTEN S. LAUREL

I made the Sunshine Baby Throw a year ago for a friend’s baby and had lots of yarn leftover, so for his first birthday, I made the Garter Ridge Baby Cardigan for him. I modified the pattern, changing colors at each ridge and shortening the number of rows between each ridge on the sleeves so that I used all the colors. It was so easy to make and turned out so cute. He just loves wearing his bright colorful sweater!

I purchased my yarns at the Lion Brand Studio store in New York.

Introducing Ja Ja Ja Purses.  Each one hand made with recycled fabric.  Every bag is one of a kind, so if you see one you like, get it, you won’t see one exactly like it again.

Each adorable bag comes with a tag that tells the story of its fabric.  They all come with pockets on the inside and outside and, of course, yarn friendly snaps.

We can also do special orders for customers.  You can check out Ja Ja Ja website & tell us what size and fabric type you’d like and we will order it for you!

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Master Classes aren’t classes FOR masters, they are classes WITH masters! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to work with these amazing designers.

Call the Studio or check the class page for information on pricing, prerequisites, materials and homework at 212-243-9070.

This year, we have a great line up of Master Classes for you! We are thrilled to bring you the best teachers from all over the world. Keep scrolling down for our summer offerings.

NEW this season, by popular demand, our master classes will go on-sale one month earlier then our regular classes.

ON SALE NOW:

Melissa Leapman – Two Color Double Knitting

With this fascinating knitting technique, both sides of the knitting appear to be stockinette stitch. In just a few fun hours, learn how to knit-and design!-these beautiful reversible fabrics.

Sunday Sept 19 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Melissa Leapman – Nifty Necklines

Tired of the same old crewneck sweater pattern? In this hands-in workshop, explore several fun and innovative necklines, including many that are created as you knit the pieces of the garment. Finish your necklines with style and finesse!

Sunday Sept 19 2:00  – 5:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE: THESE TWO CLASSES GO ON SALE Sept. 1st:

Knitting Board Basics – Kim & Pat Novak

Have you always wondered what you can do with those fascinating knitting boards?  Now’s your chance to take a class with the women who literally wrote the book on the knitting board.  Learn all the basics, cast on, cast off, knit & purl.  After getting the hang of what the board can do, we will learn a three color intarsia pattern.  Add another tool to your knitting bag of tricks.

Friday Oct 15  12:00  – 3:00 pm

Shirley Paden Sweater Design

Shirley Paden will take you through all the steps of sweater design in this intensive all day workshop based on her Sweater Design Book.

In this class students will learn to custom-make their own sweater patterns. They will work through organizing the components involved in constructing two different types of pullovers with a round neckline. The first is the Classic Body silhouette that is based on the bust measurements. It is worked straight to the armholes, then, the armholes and neckline are shaped. The second is the Double Tapered Body silhouette. This sweater type is shaped along the natural curves of the body to the armholes, then, the armholes and neckline are shaped. Both pullover types will be planned with set-in sleeves. Students will be walked through accurately measuring a swatch, taking body measurements, writing a pattern, and calculating yarn amounts. Measuring a garment will also be reviewed.

Sunday Nov 14   10:00 – 5:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE: THIS CLASS GO ON SALE Oct 1st:

Nicky Epstein – Block by Block & Quick Holiday Knits

Nicky will be teaching quick to knit gifts for the holidays from Knitting A Kiss In Every Stitch and her newest book, Knitting Block By Block and more, along with providing many great fun gift giving ideas. In this brand new class, Nicky will teach you how to actually design your own unique show-stopping fashions by using blocks and diagrams from her new book. You will love this new class. It is both fun and educational!

Sunday Dec 5th   10:00 – 5:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE: THESE CLASS GO ON SALE Nov 1st:

Jared Flood (aka Brooklyn Tweed) returns to teach two classes for the new year!

Jared Flood – Intro to Shetland Colorwork

This course is designed to give knitters a comprehensive introduction into the world of stranded colorwork. We will be discussing the history and techniques behind traditional 2-color knitting (dominant color technique, value and color theory as they pertain to planning projects, blocking & left-handed/right- handed vs. combination style stranding will all be discussed and demonstrated). We will be working a “Speed Swatch” with 2 colors of fingering-weight Shetland wool and ending the class with a discussion and demonstration of steeking (cutting).

Sunday Jan 9   10:00 – 1:00 pm

Jared Flood – A Taste of Lace

This course is designed to introduce knitters to the basic structures of lace knitting. Topics covered include chart-reading, hard and soft cast-ons and bind-offs, yarn overs and directional decreasing, planning lace projects, lace gauges and fabrics, reading your knitting, knitted-on edgings, and proper blocking techniques. We will begin working a lace sampler with simple motifs to accompany the topics covered in class.

Sunday Jan 9   2:00 – 5:00 pm